Bengaluru, Jan 11: State forest minister, Sathish Jarkiholi, said that he has not been able to establish contact with his brother and former minister, Ramesh Jarkiholi.

Speaking to media persons, he dismissed claims of Ramesh having met BJP national president, Amit Shah.

Satish and Ramesh Jarkiholi

"Ramesh will not stray from the Congress. Chief minister, Kumaraswamy, and leaders of my party have asked me to convince Ramesh. I will do my best to convince him when I am able to contact him," he explained.